Some images from our last night scene photography class
Night time photography is a part of our eight week photography program (Digital Camera Bootcamp). There are many subjects suitable for night photography, but do you know how to set your camera for the best results?
Long exposure usine tripod. Photo by Margaret Bouwman
In our Digital Camera Photography Bootcamp we cover almost everything related to photography from beginner to intermediate levels. Topics such as camera controls, settings and composition are a few examples. One of the most challenging types of photography is Night Scene photography, which is why we include it in our Bootcamp lineup.
Although night time photography has many things in common with regular photography, there are a few important differences and one of the most challenging is understanding exposure.
Here are some images which were taken during our previous Night Scene Photography workshop, enjoy!
Alicia Malone wrote:
Hello Ted,
Thank you again, The night scene class was amazing! There is always so much to learn. I can’t wait to learn and grow from attending your classes.
As you had asked I have attached some pictures from tonight! I left most original but I have changed some to almost B & W as I wanted to see what they looked like as well. Experimenting I guess. Any feed back on what I should try would be much appreciated.
Again thanks a bunch,
–Alicia Malone
Here are some of the images that she had sent to us:
Using Slow Shutter speed to capture the GHOST!!Night scene photography is more artisticChanging Exposure can create different effects in night time photographyA little playing with colourSelecting the correct setting in your camera can make nice light effect in your night scene imagesAnother good example of exposure and white balanceLook at the beautiful blue sky and star effect on street lightsIn this image I was walking around the statue and paint it with my small flash light. You can not see me as I was moving around. (shutter sped was 10″)In this image I was walking around the statue and paint it with my small flash light. You can not see me as I was moving around. (shutter sped was 10″). Look at the colours and dramatic effect!
Fiona McComb attended to our Night Scene Photography Workshop as well. and she wrote:
Hi Ted,
Here are a few pics from yesterdays class. Thanks again, I really enjoyed the class and will absolutely be looking at taking more classes thru you.
–Fiona McComb
In this image I was walking around the statue and paint it with my small flash light. You can not see me as I was moving around. (shutter sped was 10″). Look at the coloursIn this image I was walking around the statue and paint it with my small flash light. You can not see me as I was moving around. (shutter sped was 10″). Look at the coloursSlow Shutter speedI was walking around this monument to light paint part of it. Due to slow shutter speed i am disappeared in this image! Magic?Set your white balance and exposure properly to capture amazing night scene photosSet your white balance and exposure properly to capture amazing night scene photosSet your white balance and exposure properly to capture amazing night scene photosSet your white balance and exposure properly to capture amazing night scene photosSet your white balance and exposure properly to capture amazing night scene photosI used a Laser pointer to write with light on this wall.
And Sonya shared some of her photos with us:
Slow shutter speed and a little flash lightAt night street and building lights can be very attractiveCan you see me in this photo? I was walking around the statue for more than 6 seconds and painting it with light!
I hope you enjoy these photos. If you want to learn more about the camera settings and take better photos, register for our Summer Digital Photography Bootcamp.
